Ep 9. Armstrong

In Ducktales season 1 episode 9, titled "Armstrong," the adventure-loving Scrooge McDuck and his three grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie embark on a space mission to recover a valuable meteorite. The episode focuses on the character of Armstrong, an astronaut who accompanies the duck family on their mission.

The episode opens with a newspaper report about a meteorite landing in the Mojave Desert. Scrooge McDuck is immediately interested in retrieving the valuable object and decides to launch a space mission with the help of his trusty pilot Launchpad, and a new addition to the team, astronaut Armstrong. As they head to the desert to retrieve the meteorite, Armstrong is impressed with the ducks' technology and space travel capabilities. He shares a little about his own experiences and expresses his excitement about being on Scrooge's team.

Once they reach the desert, they discover that the meteorite has been stolen by a band of space pirates. The ducks team up with Armstrong to track the pirates to their secret hideout and break into it to retrieve the stolen meteorite. Armstrong is impressed at how resourceful the ducks can be, and he joins in on the action with eagerness and bravery. In the course of the adventure, there are some close calls with blasters and high-tech security measures, but Armstrong proves his worth and shows that he's up to the challenge.

After successfully retrieving the meteorite, Armstrong invites the ducks to come to his space station to celebrate their success. As they head to space, they encounter a dangerous asteroid field, but Armstrong remains calm and steers the ship through the treacherous terrain with skill. Once they reach his space station, Armstrong shows the ducks his impressive facilities and introduces them to his colleagues. The ducks are amazed by the cutting-edge technology and enjoy being part of the celebration.

However, things take a turn when the same space pirates they encountered earlier attack the space station. Again, Armstrong steps up and shows his bravery and resourcefulness. He comes up with a plan to thwart the attackers, and the ducks work together to help him execute the plan successfully. In the end, the space pirates are defeated, and the meteorite is safe. Armstrong is grateful for the ducks' help and teamwork, and the episode ends with the possibility of future adventures for the duck family in space.

"Armstrong" is an action-packed episode that showcases the bravery and resourcefulness of Scrooge McDuck and his team of adventurers. Armstrong is a new character that adds a lot to the story, and his excitement about space travel is infectious. Throughout the episode, he proves himself to be a valuable member of the team, and the ducks treat him with respect and admiration. The episode is a great showcase of teamwork and problem-solving, and it's a great addition to the Ducktales series.